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British Expat Finds Bliss in Thai Paradise, Won’t Return Home


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1 hour ago, CallumWK said:

I'm here for more than 30 years and have no intention to return home.

Unfortunately I don't have a tiktok or youtube channel, but can I have my frontpage story anyway?

only if you have a female body like hers IMHO or do like many others who are a lot less attractive.  You would just have to cater to a different group or work harder.

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2 hours ago, webfact said:

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Pictures courtesy of Claudia

 

A British expat, Claudia, has exchanged the gloomy skies of the UK for the sunlit beaches of Koh Samui, Thailand, and vows to never go back. Since her move in 2023, she’s been narrating her idyllic island life to thousands on TikTok, highlighting the wonderful lifestyle and lower cost of living that Thailand offers.

 

Claudia, a social media strategist originally from the UK, claims she left the UK's dreary weather, negativity, and cost-of-living woes behind.

 

On her TikTok account @islandlifewithclaudia, she shares her daily experiences, revealing that even mundane tasks seem enjoyable under Koh Samui’s sunny skies. Claudia mentions, "In the UK, you get maybe two months of good weather a year. Here, I wake up to blue skies and go paddleboarding."

 

Beyond the weather, Claudia has benefited from Thailand's noticeably lower expenses in outsourcing tasks. Claudia amazes followers with tales of minimal household chores and has garnered attention with a video seen over 300,000 times detailing tasks she outsources—cleaning, laundry, and cooking—showing the ease and affordability found in this tropical setting.

 

She explains hiring household help costs between 440 and 880 baht (£10-£20) for a full clean, providing more time for business pursuits.

 

 

 

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Such lifestyle choices have sparked conversation on her platform. While some viewers praise the freedom, others have criticised the ease at which she lives. However, Claudia argues, "It's not lazy—it's smart. I use the extra time to scale my business," reinforcing the idea that outsourcing is not just about convenience but supports the local economy.

 

Claudia’s experience mirrors others like her from the UK. Another British expat, Celine Diffin, moved to Vietnam for similar reasons, also enjoying a reduced cost of living and a more relaxed lifestyle. The Diffins pay just 19,000 baht (£432) monthly for accommodation with affordable dining options.

 

As more Brits consider moving east for better living conditions, Claudia’s Thai adventure remains blissful, with no intention of retreating to UK shores. Her message resonates: paradise and affordability await those ready to embrace change in Asia’s thriving expat communities.

 

Based on a story by The Thaiger

 

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She says that now.  She looks like she will get bored with Thailand and move to Bali, insert name here after a year or 2 in Thailand.

 

Know many Brits who said the same as her.  Thailand was better life and fit for their lifestyle.

 

Welcome to Thailand, hope you find it as interesting and enjoyable as many of us.

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Probably the same as the latest influx of Brits...she will be claiming some benefits somehow or other and not paying tax on their buy to let's...that will all be coming to an end very shortly 

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2 minutes ago, Thumbs said:

Good on her, the only problem I have is her telling everyone about her easy life and everyone should do the same, without telling people the process she went through to obtain the visa to remain here, how is she sustaining her lifestyle not everyone has the social media presence to be able to make a living, if she is "working " as a social media influencer is she registered to work ? Does she pay taxes here? You can make a good life for yourself here if you know all the facts, but things can just as easily go Pete Tong

 

When did the DTV visa start? Has anyone completed the initial 180 days yet? Wondering what's going to happen about taxes

They are gonna have to leave, can come back for another 180 days then must renew again.. 👍 

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2 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

What Thai visa is she on?

20 year Elite Visa? Then "she does not have go back".  I have heard this phrase many times "my forever home"?  That is until your next visa extension at Immigration. One is not guaranteed a long term stay in LOS.  It could end early so plan accordingly.

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